Langtang Valley Trek

Our journey begins with a 7hr drive from Kathmandu to Syabru Besi. Langtang Valley is also known as Tamang Heritage Trail. The valley of Langtang is narrow and sandwiched between high Himalayas of the north side and lower snowcapped peaks of the south.

Overview

Our journey begins with a 7hr drive from Kathmandu to Syabru Besi. Langtang Valley is also known as Tamang Heritage Trail. The valley of Langtang is narrow and sandwiched between high Himalayas of the north side and lower snowcapped peaks of the south.

In addition, the sparkling views of mountains over the head and tumbling melody of rivers inside the rhododendron and bamboo forest make you forget the tiredness of hiking. Panoramic views of mountains; Langtang Lirung (7246m) and Tserko Ri makes the journey joyful.

Tamangs are an ethnic group of Langtang, they migrated from Tibet. So their religion, language, and costume are still similar to Tibetan culture. The trail mostly leads to such Tamang villages with lush green forest. Kyanjin village is also popularly known as Kyanjin Gompa. In Kyanjin you will get an opportunity to experience the spiritual lifestyle of Buddhism. There is a manual cheese factory at Kyanjin Gompa.

The journey of Langtang National Park allows sightings of wild monkeys, some birds including the national bird Danphe. While the trek is not strenuous, it is not easy either, requiring some level of fitness. A week’s trek to Langtang is a stunning journey and an opportunity to immerse in Tamang culture.

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Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA)

Welcome to Nepal! We will receive you the airport and transport you to hotel.

Accommodation: Hotel

Day 2

Pre-trip meeting and sightseeing around Kathmandu valley

An Apex Asia Holidays representative will organize a small pre-trip meeting at the hotel lobby before commencing the day trip. Please bring a copy of your passport, travel insurance document and three passport-size photos.

Then we head off for sightseeing of the Kathmandu Valley. You will visit three main places: Pashupatinath, Bouddhanath and Bhaktapur Durbar Square. The Pashupatinath Temple is one of the most revered temples for Hindus. Every year thousands of pilgrims visit the temple from different countries. Bouddhanath is located in the outskirts of Kathmandu city and is a holy Buddhist monument. Meeting monks, learning about Buddhism and stupa dome is the main attractions of Bouddhanath. Finally, Bhaktapur Durbar Square large premises of ancient house and temples is a settlement of local ethnicity called Newars. Fifty-five-window Palace, golden temple, pottery house are definitely worth a visit in the tour.

After the tour, we head back to Thamel, where our guide will help you with checking gears required for the trek. There are plenty of trekking shops in Thamel, so you can rent or purchase if you’ve missed anything to bring.

Meals included: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel

Day 3

Drive to Syabru Besi (1,462m) on a public bus

The trip begins with an early morning drive to Syabru Besi. Your guide and trekking staff will pick up you from the hotel and take you to the bus station. Driving along the mighty Trisuli River and through ridgeline vistas to Syabru via Dhunche with the peep of Mt. Ganesh Himal makes the drive pleasurable. After driving for about 8hrs we reach Syabru Besi.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Tea House / Mountain Lodge

Day 4

Trek to Lama Hotel (2,500m)

Crossing Trishuli River, we follow Langtang Khola on the first bit of the trek. The gradually ascending rocky path crosses Pahiro and meets Bamboo, where you can have your lunch. Bamboo is located on the banks of Langtang Khola, from here in about two-hour, you will reach Lama Hotel (2500m).

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Tea House / Mountain Lodge

Day 5

Trek to the Thankshyap (3,307m)

Thankshyap is a place just before Langtang Village, which was completely damaged by an earthquake in 2015. That was one of the oldest villages among the trekking routes. The trail begins gradually ascending to a beautiful valley with yaks via Gumanechok at Ghoda Tabela, which translates to Horse Stable. The views of mountains get impressive as we come closer to the Himalayas.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Tea House / Mountain Lodge

Day 6

Trek to Kyanjin Gompa (3,798m)

Today you will trek to Kyanjin Gompa (3798m), a beautiful village of the lap of Langtang Lirung. The trek for today is shorter than other days but is sufficient for acclimatizing. The cheese factory here is worth a visit, where you can try some locally made cheese, as fresh as you can get it. Once back in the village, you can climb up some hillocks for a vantage point.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Tea House / Mountain Lodge

Day 7

Trek back to Lama Hotel (2,500m)

After breakfast, we climb up Kyanjin Ri (4350m) the highest point of the trek and come back down to the hotel for breakfast before returning to Lama Hotel.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Tea House / Mountain Lodge

Day 8

Trek to Syabru Besi (1, 462m)

Today we bid goodbye to the mountains and trace our steps back to Syabru Besi.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Tea House / Mountain Lodge

Day 9

Drive back to Kathmandu by bus

After breakfast in the early morning, we drive back to Kathmandu, which takes about 8hrs.

Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel

Day 10

Transfer to the airport for your final flight departure

The trip concludes today. Your guide will drop you off at the international airport for your departure back home.

Meals included: Breakfast

Price Details

Price

Group Size

Price per person

1 PAX

USD 1290

2 PAX

USD 1150

3-5 PAX

USD 1090

6-9 PAX

USD 940

10+ PAX

USD 890

Valid up to December 2020.

Note:

Includes

From and to airport transfer to hotel on a private tourist vehicle.

Apex Asia Holiday provides English speaking local guide.

Accommodation, foods, insurance, salary, equipment, and medicine for field staff.

Important Trip Info

In Nepal, there are two kinds of transport, public and private. We mostly recommend you to use the private than the public because the roads two ways that make traffic, and the private vehicle can avoid the traffic by choosing the proper time for less traffic.

Most of the activities in Nepal is in the high Himalaya. Where you can to think about the very quality of accommodation. The mountain lodge/ tea houses are least facilitate with neat and clean. However, in the cities, there are multiple options to chose the hotel from general guesthouse to a five-star hotel.

In Nepal, you will get the extensive food menu. From the international food menu to local foods. Dal Bhat is the main course of Nepal. Your guide will help you to choose the suitable food, on the trek and tour.

Trekking is the popular trekking ventures in Nepal, which is always in the High Himalaya and where we have the chance to get altitude sickness. So, it is highly recommended to learn more about the High Altitude Sickness before you start the trek. Hurry can be deadly in Nepal Himalaya. Walk slow, and give enough time to your body to fit in the high altitude. Drinking more water and stepping slowly with rest is the best protection against altitude sickness.

It is necessary to have travel insurance before you embark on any trip. The insurance policy should include the cost of medical expenses, any damage or loss of your luggage, and cancellation.

Nepal is one of the safe and more peaceful countries around the world. Even though you must have your Travel Insurance and the should cover the area which is on your itinerary.

Traveling is the way of getting in touch with the local peoples. It is important to recognize what is acceptable in the society, such as dresses, behaviors, and language. There might be different than your own country. Most of the people can communicate in English in the cities and also some touristy towns but if you have learned a few words Nepali, like greetings “Namaste” that make a huge difference.

Apex Asia Holidays always concern about the health and safety of the clients. Our guide carries a first aid kit with the directed medicine by the doctors. We also recommend you to discuss with your doctor about your visit at least a month ago. In case of severe or emergency, we transfer you to the nearest hospital. Safety is the first important for us as a responsible tour agency, so we do not take unnecessary risk.

Group Leader and Crew General

Equipment Checklist

Passports and extra photos

Any prescribed medicine

Water bottle

Head Lamp

Ibuprofen for general pain/ ache

Pepto Bismol capsules for upset stomach or diarrhea

Sun creams

Small Day Pack

A cap to protect your ear and neck from sunlight

Warm wool or synthetic hat

UV protective glaciers sunglasses - better to have side shield.

A pair liner woolen gloves for mild days and heavy for morning and evening

Three cotton t-shirts

Three synthetic t-shirt

Two long sleeve polyesters, light colored shirts for sunny days.

A soft shell jacket, water resistant, with insulation, underarm ventilation zippers. The full front zipper is preferable for ventilation.

For women two synthetic sports bras, no cotton.

Two pairs of nylon hiking shorts.

Underwear, stay away from cotton.

Two pairs lightweight long underwear.

Two pair trekking pants, preferably that zip on/off at the knees.

At least four pairs of liner socks, synthetic. And three pair heavyweight socks to be worn over liner socks.

A pair of lightweight socks, a good option for the lower / warmer parts of the trail and also on lodges at the time of dinner.

A pair light to medium weight waterproof hiking/trekking boots. Make sure the size and should have to be avoidable for blister.

A pair light trekking shoes or sneakers to wear in and about camps or lodge.

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Depending on your requirements, we can make this a private trip for you and your group. Please mention this at the time of booking online.

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This is a template of this trip. We can modify the activities and/or days depending on your time availability, budget and interest.

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